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Complete closure of the A46 near Wuppertal: traffic trap at the weekend!
Wuppertal: A46 from Friday, August 29th, closed until Monday due to bridge work. Expect diversions and traffic restrictions.
Complete closure of the A46 near Wuppertal: traffic trap at the weekend!
The Autobahn 46 will be completely closed next weekend between Wuppertal-Cronenberg and the Wuppertal-Sonnborn interchange due to bridge work. As the Borken newspaper reported, the closure will start on Friday, August 29th at 8 p.m. and end on Monday, September 1st at 5 a.m. This applies to both the direction of Dortmund and the opposite direction to Düsseldorf.
This could represent a real obstacle, especially for those who rely on this important transport route. The A46 has an average of around 90,000 vehicles per day. Drivers must be prepared for the fact that the regional diversions via the L418 and the B7 can lead to longer journey times. National diversions are also signposted and lead via the A3, A1, A40 and A52 to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
Bridge modernization in focus
But why is the highway closed at all? Over the next 60 hours, a support structure necessary for the new bridge to be built over the A46 will be dismantled. As the daily news It is hoped that this work will lead to a long-term improvement in the transport infrastructure.
In Germany there are around 40,100 bridges in the federal highway network, many of which, especially motorway bridges, need to be modernized. The Federal Ministry plans to increase maintenance investments to around 5 billion euros by 2025. Around 8,000 motorway bridges are in need of long-term repair or modernization, according to information from the Federal Ministry of Transport emerges.
In addition to the closure, rail travelers must expect restrictions; Connections to Düsseldorf, Solingen and Velbert are canceled at Wuppertal main station. However, replacement buses have started service here to guide passengers throughout the closure period.
Work begins to cope with ever-increasing traffic volumes and ensure safety on our roads. Drivers and travelers should prepare well to avoid inconveniences and reach their destination safely.